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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1912
Page
10
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a narrator recounting broken English exchanges about illness and engagement, with repeated “broken” phrases. It shifts to sports anecdote about Jesse Burkett facing a Spanish curse, then ends describing the Popular Turkish Bath and its method using hot stones and vapor.
A fragmented note recounts a superstition around ballplayer Jengo Burkett, illustrating fear of a hoodoo affecting his performance and the players' belief in such tales amid the game.
A Royal Prank leads to a legend that Tayolarn is independent, sparked by King Charles Albert meeting Tavulara's envoy Paul Hertoleon at Terranova. The envoy claimed Bertoleonis ruled Tavulara, provoking the king to humor and grant sovereignty. A farce that warships salute inland towns persisted thereafter.
A rough ice weight method states one cubic foot weighs about 67.26 pounds. Measure a block’s length, breadth, and height, multiply to get cubic inches, then multiply by 0.083 to approximate pounds. For example an 8 by 9 by 10 inch cake equals 720 cubic inches, times 0.083 gives about 59.8 pounds.
A fragment recalls a woman's complaint about hardship and abuse in a Chicago Record-Herald note. She laments suffering while her husband sits for hours without hearing her, illustrating distress in a domestic setting. The brief item conveys social strain without graphic detail.
A selection from Chicago Tribune echoes on duties and drift. A wrecked Hinglish steamer off the French coast spurs a stern customs inquiry as survivors seek shore. A five year old’s comment on exercise adds humor to a grim outlook.
Mrs Quebourne sketches Robert Louis Stevenson during his second visit to Mr Virgil Williams. He spoke with a rich voice as he walked the room and imagined Britain and America as one world power. He pictured transporting the royal family to Washington and ruling together for peace and righteousness, forming a lasting friendship with Virgil Williams.
The piece contrasts tea and coffee as national drinks, noting tea’s ease of preparation and freshness as advantages, but warns tea poisoning in cultures with high tea consumption. It cites working-class overuse, tea left to steep all day, indoor trades and laborers at risk, and references Medical Record on this issue.
The article notes women speaking at early Republican and Democratic conventions, cites 1900 Bryan nomination lacking female delegates from Cork, recalls the Seneca Falls suffrage convention, and mentions Abigail Adams, Mary Warren, and Margaret Brent fighting for recognition and seats in colonial and Maryland assemblies.
A collage of overheard humor and social oddities from early 20th century columns. Jests about roast beef mutton beds blue chips and legal banter mingle with punchlines about wives pets and undertakers, reflecting daily life and newsroom wit.
Jamall Pasha, former viceroy, entertained at Bravats’s Belleau in France. He offers two million francs for the estate, declares Belleau not for sale, then presents a two million francs check upon departure, fulfilling a vow he never breaks.
French general Malet, ruined by Napoleon, escaped prison in Rua sti and, with accomplices in uniform, deceived officials to seize Paris. They announced Napoleon dead, paraded troops, and seized key sites before being arrested. Malet and twenty three co conspirators were shot.
A Notes and Queries writer recounts a woman who keeps a cabinet of small wrinkled objects that resemble large pebbles. They are petrified potatoes carried in pockets to treat rheumatism. Each potato bears a label with dates and claims of efficacy. The owner replaces worn potatoes and stores the old ones in a cabinet.
A rare case of punishment for an almanac omission reports Laurence d Henry jailed by order of the Duke of Orleans during Louis Y’s minority. Accused of disrespect to King George I for not naming him in an almanac as king of Great Beffalo. Prison duration unknown.
A Way Outive physician filled a death certificate noting Sam died for want of feeding or starvation, with possible other causes or comfort issues, and most likely drowning. The fragmentary text hints at a fatal incident in India and reflects uncertain circumstances surrounding the death.
London Answers records a witty exchange about bids and a buyer asking what the seller wanted for a piece described as stuft. The second speaker notes he bid thirty shillings and greets with good morning, reflecting a humorous dialogue on a purchase.
A brief Detroit Free Press quip notes pride in ancestry is rare, as ancestors also faced hard labor. The exchange hints at humility and shared toil across generations, reflecting a local conversational tone without sensational detail.
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